While there were many serious events in 2017 to consider, not all news on Delmarva was bad.

The Daily Times caught up with some of the people who have either had something positive come their way this year, such as a former Salisbury resident who won a national collegiate title, or were able to overcome some major circumstances in their life, like the Ocean Pines man who walked two days with his dog to get to the capital of Dominica after a hurricane devastated the area.

After surviving Hurricane Maria on a small Caribbean island, Mike Hindi is in the process of getting his life back in order.

The Ocean Pines resident is preparing to launch a new business in the Manklin Station shopping center in Ocean Pines. The Sirius Pet Spa, named for the dog star system, will offer grooming and healthy, high-quality treats and food, with certified pet nutritionists on staff.

Starting a new business since he returned home from Dominica has taken a lot of time and energy. He is working toward opening the shop this weekend.